Dr. Forman thought I would be discharged on Sunday. My case manager nurse figured Monday. But Insoon, a sharp on-duty nurse, did the math and calculated that my last bag will finish dripping into my veins at 4 am on Tuesday. That means that I'll be discharged by noon on Tuesday.
It's now 2:35 am and, in spite of the pre-chemo Atavan drip, I can't sleep. I'm longing to be back in my saggy California king bed beside my snoring husband, two orange cats and matted dog.
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I, too, did not sleep well. In my case the cause was a saggy, king-size water bed with insufficient water, and a too loud TV in the other room. I hope to come by later and maybe teach you some yoga breathing that will either a) help you fall asleep; or, b) help you be more relaxed about the fact that you're not sleeping.
Jane
Hey, I didn't sleep well either! I blame it on hormonal fluctuations ... grrr.
Actually, the Tuesday discharge makes sense. I was looking at that paperwork the other day and wondering how they were going to squeeze all those treatments in by Sunday.
I might be able to squeeze in a quick visit on Monday morning. Want me to drop by with the papers and a coffee for you?
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up the elevator
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skye
George snores?!
After a very busy day with lots of visitors, you'll have a very deep, relaxing sleep tonight. As Grandma used to say, "Don't let the bed bugs bite."
Once again I'm up and STILL on California time. It's pathetic to me that I could get over the 7 hour time change (Latvia/America) better than I can a simple trip across 3 time zones from Virginia to sunny CA. But, I always have done MUCH better traveling east to west than west to east. West to east gets me every time. I made Travis promise me to wake me up early tomorrow so I can stay up all day and beat my body back into submission to EST. Supposed to be rainy and dreary all day long, so if I can make it through tomorrow, I'll be functioning normally for the back to back 80 degree days in store for me Mon and Tues.
~Thinking of you through any sleepless nights. I also dealt with non-reality based sleep schedules for my many months struggles with menegitis. It tends to freak a body out, but I agree with your brother: Many visitors hopefully will wipe you out, covering you in a sweet exhaustedness.
ps, the blog time says 9:52pm, but real time here is 12:54 am, April first ~ no foolin'
I am one of those night owls too - it gives me a chance to catch up on the important things in life that somehow get left until the wee hours. Like checking in on good friends. Hooray - Home Sweet Home is only a day away. I am sure you will not miss the CofH "ammenities." You have met the challenge with courage and humor!
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